Juventus will also be without Federico Bernardeschi for the game against Barca, the winger missing the match after suffering a muscle problem.

But Barzagli and goalkeeper Buffon are expected to return to the Juve team after missing Sunday's 3-2 league defeat at Sampdoria in the wake of Italy's World Cup play-off disappointment against Sweden.

The Serie A champions will qualify for the next round of the Champions League if they avoid defeat, as long as Sporting CP do not win against Olympiacos.